B
When the lights go down and the screen lights up, something magical happens. We sit in our seats, ready to enter a different world. But what exactly do great films bring to us?
First, films offer us a safe way to experience strong emotions. We may laugh, cry, or feel afraid along with the characters on screen. Psychologists explain that this emotional journey is actually good for us. It helps us understand our own feelings better. When we see a character face fear and overcome it, we learn that we can do the same in our own lives.
Second, the big screen takes us to places we have never been. A documentary about the deep ocean can show us strange creatures in the dark. A historical film can transport us back to ancient times. These experiences
broaden our mind and feed our curiosity. We leave the cinema with new knowledge and fresh questions.
Third, films bring people together. Watching a film with family or friends creates shared memories. We discuss the plot, debate the ending, and quote our favourite lines. Even strangers in the same theatre laugh and gasp(倒抽气) at the same moments. This sense of connection is something small screens at home cannot fully provide.
However, not all films have these positive effects. Some films are full of violence or unhealthy ideas. Choosing wisely matters. A great film should leave us thinking, not just entertained.
The magic of the big screen is real, but it does not exist in the film alone. It lives in our minds and hearts. Great films hold up a mirror to our world and help us see ourselves more clearly.
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) 4. Why does the writer mention psychologists in paragraph 2?
A. To prove films help us know feelings.
B. To show films can cure mental illness.
C. To explain why people like crying in films.
D. To introduce a new way of treating patients.
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) 5. What does the underlined word "broaden" in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Make sth shorter.
B. Make sth clearer.
C. Make sth wider.
D. Make sth smaller.
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) 6. What is the writer's opinion about watching films at home?
A. It helps people choose better films.
B. It cannot fully replace the big screen.
C. It offers the same sense of connection.
D. It is more comfortable than in cinemas.
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) 7. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To compare different types of films.
B. To advise readers to watch fewer films.
C. To explain what great films bring to us.
D. To teach people how to choose good films.
